Calpe is a beautiful coastal town on the Costa Blanca, 63 kilometres from Alicante. With its excellent climate that lasts most of the year, its delicious gastronomy and its fabulous beaches bathed by the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, Calpe has become a very popular...
Known for its huge skyscrapers rising up on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, Benidorm has been and still is one of the major tourist attractions on the Alicante coast, both internationally and nationally. At the same time, it is also a prime area for settling and...
This past 16th April was the 24th anniversary of the inauguration of the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia. At Sonneil, we would like to take this opportunity to tell you more about one of the most popular and exciting destinations on the Mediterranean coast. The...
What to see in Guardamar del Segura Guardamar del Segura relies on its history and tradition to create one of the most surprising towns on the Costa Blanca, offering coastline and beaches, but also culture. Check it out! Guardamar fish market If there is one product...
Good weather. Friendly people. Good food. Peace and quiet. Social life Nature all around. Happiness can take different forms depending on each person. But there are certain things we all enjoy. To commemorate the International Day of Happiness, which is celebrated on...
The city of Valencia is one of our favourites on the Mediterranean coast. That's why we love it when it receives international recognition as an outstanding destination. On this occasion, the financial products consultancy Money.co.uk has chosen Valencia as the...
Pilar de la Horadada is one of the most popular destinations on the southern Costa Blanca in Alicante. It offers an endless range of options including leisure, relaxation, nature, gastronomy, sport... and the good weather that lasts all year round will guarantee you a...
Malaga is one of our favorite places in Spain and in the world, for many reasons. Because of the good climate, its friendly people, the landscapes, the gastronomy, the culture... For this and much more, Malaga is chosen every year by Spanish nationals and foreigners...
Jávea is one of the best-known towns on the Costa Blanca, and it will not disappoint visitors. It has everything one looks for when visiting this part of the Mediterranean: the sea, beaches, incredible views, endless sea breezes, a perfect climate to enjoy the...
Mijas is one of the jewels of the Costa del Sol. And there are many reasons for this. For example, the Moorish heritage of its streets, which make Mijas a unique and peculiar town. Nestled in the foothills, Mijas looks like a white oasis among the mountains. Can you...
Malaga is a city with more than 3,000 years of history with Phoenician origins which, in recent years, has embarked on a renewal process, becoming one of the most interesting capitals in Spain. The pedestrianisation of the city centre, the arrival of many high-end...
Given that Torrevieja is one of the best known Mediterranean destinations, the answer to the question of what to do in Torrevieja is very simple. Fun, relaxation, nature, beaches, gastronomy... No wonder people from all over Spain (and the world) choose Torrevieja as...
When deciding what to do and see in Santa Pola, beaches, culture and gastronomy play an essential role. Santa Pola is one of the best known towns on the Costa Blanca. Its history is linked to the trading activity of the Iberians, who in the 1st century built a port...
Beaches all over the world have just received the Blue Flag award, which rewards beaches for their cleanliness, safety, sustainability, accessibility... In other words, it is a way of guaranteeing visitors that they will feel comfortable and enjoy a day at sea in...
What to do in Valencia? This question has a rather easy answer! Valencia is one of those cities that are gradually revealed by walking through its streets, stopping at any corner or looking up to discover facades and balconies that tell us about its history. Valencia...
Do you know the best museums in Spain? Surely you have already visited some of them. Painting, history, archeology, design, architecture, photography, sculpture... and we could go on. We are lucky enough to have some of the best museums in Europe (and the world), and...
Let's not fool ourselves: one of the things we like most about the Spanish Mediterranean coast is its cuisine. The Mediterranean diet is recognised as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO since 2010 due to the quality of its raw ingredients, the variety...
Winter in Spain: the sea breeze, hours of sunlight, good weather... When the cold months arrive, our bodies crave the sun! Why? Vitamin D is a micronutrient that is not produced by the body and therefore has to be obtained from other sources. The supply of...
Living on the Spanish coast has many good things and we could dedicate many pages to them, but there is one that we especially like: outdoor sports. The good weather in areas such as the Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol, which lasts all year round, allows us to lead...
With 1250 metres of coastline, more than 300 days of sunshine a year and an average annual temperature of 17ºC, Canet de Berenguer is a privileged municipality just 20 kilometres from Valencia. It is an environment with an almost infinite tourist and cultural offer....
Now that we know the rules to follow when cycling, it is time to find out which are the bicycle trails in Spain that you cannot miss. There is not enough space to tell you about all the places where cycling is a delight, but here are the five trails that we like the...
There are many ways to enjoy Spain. One of them, for the more sporty ones, is to travel through its towns and coast... on wheels. Not by car, no, but by bicycle. Spain is known for its wonderful trails and, bit by bit, the bicycle is becoming more and more popular as...
These last months have served us to value even more the nature, the outdoors and the small paradises that surround us. That is why we know that life on the coast is a luxury. Being just a stone's throw from the beach, taking morning walks along the shore, swimming in...
We all knew that Spain’s wonderful beaches have no reason to envy the Caribbean’s. But becoming the country with the most Blue Flag beaches in the world is even better! In case you are not quite sure about what this means, in this post we explain what the Blue Flag is...
Living in Altea, in the north of Alicante, is like a dream come true. There is an exclusive area in the bay of Altea where you can wake up every day with a view of the sea; where the Mediterranean light fills the rooms and the winter can be enjoyed anywhere, even on...
The return to normality is gradually happening, and we are looking forward to playing some golf again as soon as we can. Green grass, good weather, friends, the breeze from the coast... We are so eager that we want to move and live on a golf course in the Costa del...
Going for a walk is no longer a dream. At last we begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel and we can walk and enjoy the sunlight. At Sonneil, we love doing it in these areas of the Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol. Fancy going for a walk with us? And...
We have already noticed the arrival of incipient heat on our coasts, and the desire to enjoy them grows over the days. Fortunately, the Mediterranean continues where we left off. We are making plans for when these strange days are over and the best thing we can think...
We’re bringing good news today: the Mediterranean continues where we left off. And it's waiting for us to enjoy it again! We can't think of a better way to do it than living by the sea side, breathing the sea breeze and getting vitamins from the sun. Does living in...
Welcome to the best beaches in Torrevieja: where vacation postcards become a reality. Paradise beaches that bring together, within a few meters, everything you need; beaches isolated from the world; perfect beaches to spend the day surfing... This is just one example...
We can’t stop thinking about everything we will do once we can enjoy life outdoors again. Going to the seaside to feel the sea breeze, swimming in the sea for the first time this year, sunbathing in the hammocks and toasting from the terrace of our homes with...
The most beautiful beach towns in Alicante are at your fingertips. Alicante... towns, beaches and action. With this combination: what can go wrong? Today, Sonneil brings you closer to villages with almost deserted beaches, villas with seafaring sounds, towns full of...
All roads lead... to Tabarca Island. Tabarca is an islet of great archeological value due to its watchtowers, such as the San José Tower, its characteristic wall or the church of San Pedro. It offers a summer energy: it is the perfect destination to spend the day...
There are so many choices when it comes to where to eat in Santa Pola, that we could create a blog just to talk about this. (Sure, we love talking about food). The gastronomy of Santa Pola revolves around tradition, legend and the sea. Brothy seafood rice with the...
Surely you know some of those 'vampire people', who become active at night as if the sun had just risen. Or maybe you're one of them. If that's the case, this post will interest you. In any case, dare to discover the charms of the nightlife! Because the good life...
If you are wondering what to do in Denia, there is no need to worry: it is one of the liveliest towns on the Costa Blanca, where any season is good for getting to know the place, enjoying the little paradises that surround it, taking endless walks along the...
The home of theme parks, leading center of toy production nationwide, jewel of the Costa Blanca ... we could continue with the list of reasons why it is worth spending a few days with family in Alicante. Do you want to know what to see in Alicante with children? Today...
White towns of Alicante and Malaga are a hallmark of rural Spain. How about a weekend getaway? Narrow streets, wooden windows, flower pots on each balcony, nature, sun and lots, lots of white. White is present in many Spanish towns in the south and southeast of the...
If you are looking for something indoors to do on one of those (very rare) rainy days on the Costa Blanca or if you just fancy taking in some of the culture and history that makes the region so rich, Sonneil’s presents its five favourite museums on the Costa...
The city of Elche, situated about 20 km from Alicante, has much to offer: a city centre steeped in layers of history going back to pre-Roman times and a hinterland that boasts of beautiful beaches and spectacular national parks. Arguably, however, its most outstanding...
Among the many delightful things about living on the Costa Blanca is its vibrant cultural life it has to offer. Besides the countless town festivals and saints’ days that draw local crowds, there are also larger music festivals, most of which take place in summer,...
One of the most notable differences between life in Spain and life in the UK is the bewildering amount of festivals and public holidays in the Spanish calendar. To somebody raised outside Spain, it can seem that every other day some festival or other is taking place....
The Costa Blanca is a paradise for golf lovers with 21 courses - including 3 pitch and putt - several of which were designed by some of the most famous names to grace the game. With most of the courses situated along the coast, you can make the most of the warm...
The Balearic Islands of Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza may be the largest and most famous of Spain’s Mediterranean islands, but they aren’t the only ones. Indeed, the Costa Blanca is host to three beautiful island treasures of its own that are well worth a visit. Here is...
According to the most recent figures there are around 300,000 British citizens resident in Spain, 40 percent of whom are aged 65 and over. According to Spain's national statistics agency, the Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE), the two regions with the most...
The Costa Blanca is of course best known for its sea and beaches, but that’s not all it has to offer. It is also a region of spectacular mountain regions that offer a range of outdoor pursuits - among the most popular of which is hiking. There are dozens of routes...
Fishing is a popular pastime, both in the sea off the Costa Blanca and in the rivers and lakes of its inland regions. Fishing expeditions are organised from numerous ports along the Costa Blanca’s 220 km coastline, with some of the best excursions leaving from the...
On the Costa Blanca Coastline, between Denia and Javea is the mythical Cova Tallada. A huge cave dug out of Cape San Antonio that for hundreds of years served as a quarry for the stone used to construct historic buildings such as Denia Castle. Nowadays it forms part...
The Costa Blanca is home to a rich variety of culinary dishes. Being a coastal region seafood naturally predominates, with the catch of the day including anything from tuna, sardines, hake, red mullet, sole, monkfish, octopus, cuttlefish, mackerel, ray and sea bream,...
When it comes to Spanish wines, the Costa Blanca is somewhat overshadowed by the more famous Rioja and Ribero del Duero regions. This just makes it all the more exciting to discover that the Costa Blanca, Alicante specifically, has a long and distinguished oenological...
With more than 200 km of coastline and some 170 beaches it's no surprise that the Costa Blanca offers some wonderful diving opportunities, especially on its rockier northern coast. In the months of June to October, the average temperature of the water is more than 20...
Much more than white sand beaches and Mediterranean sunshine, the southern Costa Blanca also boasts a magnificent natural heritage. Whether you are out to discover rare species of fauna and flora or simply go for an invigorating walk in a unique environment, here is...
The Costa Blanca is located in the province of Alicante south of Valencia on the Mediterranean coast. With an average temperature of 20°C and 300 days of sunshine a year, the Costa Blanca is one of the most visited seaside destinations in Spain and also attracts many...
Among the most picturesque features to be found on the Costa Blanca coastline are calas, or coves, in English. Formed by a process of erosion whereby softer rocks are worn away faster than the harder rocks surrounding them, the result is shell-shaped, pocket-sized...
When it comes to weighing up the benefits of buying a property on the Costa Blanca, what better recommendation could one hope for than a nod from the World Health Organisation, which has several times named the region as one of...
If a German prince hadn't decided to buy a plot of land in the obscure fishing village where his car broke down in 1946, it's likely that few people outside Spain would have heard of the name Marbella. But he did, and soon began inviting celebrity friends to visit him...
Whether if you live in Spain or just come to visit, there are at least 5 traditional festivals you have to know and visit in Costa Blanca. Summer is high-season, so you will be able to find party and celebrations almost in every town of Alicante. As we cannot assist...
Today’s post is especially aimed at you, foodies all over the world 😉 Costa del Sol is no exception to Spaniards' love of good food and the so-called sobremesa (table talk). Read on to find out more on the gastronomic delights Costa del Sol offers....
Costa del Sol is also known as Costa del Golf and there is a good reason for that. There are ca. 60 golf courses located along this sought-after stretch of coastline, of which 4 are ranked in the Top 10 in Europe: Valderrama Golf Club, San Roque Golf Club, La...
Estepona is a thriving town nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and Sierra Bermeja range. Well known as part of the "New Golden Mile" of Costa del Sol, Estepona has turned into one of the most exclusive towns in Costa del Sol. The New Golde Mile is the name...
Alicante province has 218km of coastline made up of some of the most beautiful beaches and coves you could imagine. The region receives the largest number of Blue Flags each year for the great quality of the water, sand and the wide range of facilities offered. In...
As every year, Alicante celebrates the coming of the summer with the Bonfires of Saint John, Hogueras de San Juan. This festival lasts for 5 days, from 20th to 24th June. It brings hundreds of people into the street willing to enjoy music, food, firecrackers and the...
Costa Blanca has turned into one of the favourite destinations for golf enthusiasts. In fact, there are more and more people from all over the world, especially Britons and Germans, who decide to buy a property on one of the many golf resorts to be found on Costa...
La Zenia is a golden sandy beach located in Orihuela Costa, in the southern area of Costa Blanca, a short drive from Torrevieja. It is situated in a lovely residential area of the same name offering no shortage of amenities and retail complexes...
El Cabo de las Huertas is a never-ending-summer place located in the North of Costa Blanca, boasting over 300 days of sunlight per year. It is both a cape splitting Alicante’s coastline into two different parts, the sought-after San Juan Beach, and a...
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